Disclaimer: As if I really needed to say this but...I (obviously) don't own pokemon! So...there!

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Krys took a sip over her green tea. Takuto was tickling his cousin (Krys found out his cousin was named Lily) and Kurt was sitting across from her.

Krys had recalled Totodile and the ugly green egg was in her lap. There was no way she was going to let it out of her sight, especially after the journey she had to go through to get it back.

"So Krys, you've done Azalea Town a great service by freeing the Slowpoke from Team Rocket." Kurt said as he looked up at her. Takuto looked at them from the corner of his eye, but continued to play with with Lily. Krys looked up from the tea cup in her hands and smiled weakly.

"That wasn't my original intention though. I was focused more on getting this egg back. Thwarting Team Rocket...was a bonus." She said and after pointing towards the egg in her lap, she shrugged. Kurt blinked in slight surprise before giving a bark-like laugh.

"Whatever the cause was, the effect turned out better that what one would have expected." He laughed, Krys chuckled. The fact was true. Takuto had joined them by know, having sent Lily to play with one of the rescued Slowpoke.

"So Krys, what are you planning to do? Its pretty late, they Gym is closed until tomorrow and the Pokemon Center is most likely closed as well." Takuto inquired as he looked at her. Krys looked down at the egg in her lap and sighed.

It was true, their little adventure had taken some time, and by the time they had left the well, it was dark outside. There was no way she was going to be able to challenge the Gym leader, especially with Totodile so tired.

"I...don't know. I'll probably have to go check the pokemon center, but if that isn't open..." She trailed off, not really knowing WHAT she would do. Her blue eyes looked down at the ugly egg in her lap, so she didn't notice Kurt's look.

"Well Krys, you're more than welcome to stay here. You too Takuto. There's more than enough room here for both of you. Besides, what kind of a person would I be if I turned away to rising trainers?" Kurt said and crossed his arms.

Both Takuto and Krys looked at Kurt in surprise. Takuto's jaw nearly fell to the floor while Krys' eyes were as wide as saucers. Slamming his hands on the table, Takuto lifted himself up a little.

"So, you've finally given up that grudge you've held against me for choosing to become a trainer?" He asked, his green eyes shining with hope. Krys looked at Kurt expectantly, Kurt only closed his eyes.

"Of course not. Thats a disappointment that will never go away," He started. Takuto couldn't have fallen any lower. Kurt opened his eyes and shook his head in exasperation.

"But the least I could do, is help you achieve your goal, as best as I can." Kurt continued. Krys covered her mouth, trying to cover up a giggle as Takuto rose and looked at his Uncle with stars in his eyes. Kurt looked away and 'humphed', making Krys want to bust out laughing. She could tell those two were related, something about their attitudes just seemed so...alike.

"I really appreciate that...um...Mr...um..." Krys stammered, trying to find the right title to give the man. Kurt laughed and ignored his still elated nephew.

"Just Kurt is fine. And you're quite welcome. Why don't you go out for a while? It'll take a little while to get a room ready." He said, hinting at something. Krys caught on immediately and nodded.

"...Sure...Kurt? I need to check up on Growlithe, Haunter and Totodile." She said as she got up and adjusted the egg in her arms.

Krys knew that Kurt wanted to talk alone with Takuto, for whatever reason. It didn't involve her, and she didn't want to get involved. So she went out to the backyard, and found Lily trying to get the inactive Slowpoke to play with her.

"Slowpoke? Come on...please play with me? Please? With a berry on top?" She asked, pleaded and bribed, but Slowpoke only blinked slowly. Lily sighed and Krys could see her hang her head.

"Lily? Hey, is it okay if I join you?" Krys asked from behind the smaller girl. Lily looked up quickly and became shy. She clasped her hands behind her back and looked down.

"Um...sure." Lily said quietly. Krys smiled and sat down in front of the girl. Taking a quick look at Krys, Lily seemed to gather courage by each passing second.

"Um...you're a pokemon trainer...right?" Lily asked. Krys smiled wider and nodded her head. This seemed to urge Lily on, something she gladly continued.

"Can...can I...Caniseeyourpokemon?" She finally blurted out. Krys' smile fell a bit, trying to understand what the girl had said. Finally getting it, she laughed and pulled out her thee pokeballs and released her pokemon.

Lily gasped and covered her mouth with her hands.

Growlithe instantly took a liking to her and crouched down at Lily's feet, wagging her cream colored tail cutely. Totodile, still on all fours, stayed closer to Krys but still seemed to get near Lily with each passing second. Haunter...well Haunter instantly began to poke the forgotten Slowpoke.

"Wow! Your pokemon are so cool Krys!" Lily nearly yelled out and began to pet Growlithe, soon to be joined by Totodile. Krys laughed and placed her chin in her hands, and placed her elbows on her knees.

"Eh. Better that Takuto's?" Krys asked, playing around with the girl. Lily looked down and blushed.

"Ta-to's pokemon are great, but I never really got to see them because of the fight Ta-to and Grampa had. But yours are so different that Ta-to's." She whispered, not wanting to say something back about Takuto.

Krys smiled and shook her head. The egg in her lap shifted for about a slit second, but Krys shrugged it off and though that it must have moved by accident.

"I can understand that. My brother, his name is Gold, has a Quilava. I don't know if it has evolved, but its really friendly if a bit forgetful. But still, since Gold travels a lot, I don't really get to see him or his pokemon. But I'm sure they're really cool!." Krys said.

Lily nodded and continued to play with Growlithe and Totodile, while Haunter continued to taunt the unresponsive Slowpoke.

"Krys! Lily! Come on in you two!" They both heard Takuto yell from behind them. Lily and Krys turned around and nodded. Lily said a quick goodbye to Krys' pokemon and ran inside. Krys laughed and gave her pokemon a quick inspection before recalling them into their pokeballs for some rest.

"I'll be right there Ta-to!"

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Maya-ma: Hehe...sorry for the slow update. School's started, and the first week is really hectic, giving me little time to work on the story. So, until I get back on my feet, updates will be slower. Gomen! But, I've decided to let Krys keep the pokemon that hatched from the egg, but I don't know what pokemon that'll be. I've narrowed it down to Dratini, Larvitar, Sneasel, Togepi (Probably not though, its pretty useless in my own opinion) Horsea or perhaps some Hoenn pokemon. Don't really know, but any of those pokemon work for my story. R&R please, and if you want, leave a vote as to which pokemon its should be, or e-mail it to me.